If we do not join hands, no one person or group can make change happen:

The benefits of being part of GNDR

GNDR is working hard towards reducing risk and increasing the resilience of the most vulnerable by:

Strengthening the way GNDR members work togetherEnhancing engagement between civil society and other key stakeholdersCommunicating the day-to-day reality of life for people most at risk.

All this translates into how GNDR, as a network, facilitates member's interaction, helps them with advocacy efforts on different platforms at all levels, and supports our organisations working at the frontline with local risk profiles, and the implementation of action and learning programmes.

GNDR values and principles

GNDR is working hard towards reducing risk and increasing the resilience of the most vulnerable by: Strengthening the way GNDR members work together Enhancing engagement between civil society and other key stakeholders Communicating the day-to-day reality of life for people most at risk. All this translates into how GNDR, as a network, facilitates member's interaction, helps them with advocacy efforts on different platforms at all levels, and supports our organisations working at the frontline with local risk profiles, and the implementation of action and learning programmes. GNDR members believe in the 'added value' and complementarity of working together to achieve shared objectives and goals by undertaking joint actions and providing mutual support. The interaction between members is guided by shared values of trust; mutual accountability; gender equality; a respect for diverse identities, perspectives and beliefs; a commitment to inclusion and participation; and an openness to sharing and learning to build consensus and mutual understanding.

GNDR welcomes applications for Full Membership from all civil society organisations and affiliated individuals who can comply with the above. Associate Membership is open to non-civil society organisations and individuals with an interest in disaster risk reduction and those who would like to observe proceedings, support and associate with the GNDR. We also look forward to forming strategic Alliances and Partnerships with organisations and associations, to engage in joint actions and promote mutually reinforcing agendas that contribute towards shared goals and objectives.

What are you waiting for?

The application process for GNDR membership is free and there are no membership fees.

If you or your organisation are interested in being part of GNDR, applying for membership is very simple: